[[Image:Nkob-Morocco-1.jpg|thumb|400px|View of village and palm grove of Nkob in Morocco]]

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'''Nkob''' is a village in [[Zagora Region]], [[Morocco]].

'''Nkob''' is a village in [[Zagora Region]], [[Morocco]].

==Understand==

==Understand==

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Nkob is the capital village of the Berber Ait Atta tribe. The Ait Atta belongs to Confederation Ait Atta that are spread along Ouarzazate, Errachidia, and Azil Provinces.

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Nkob (Nkoub) is the capital village of the Berber Ait Atta tribe. The Ait Atta belongs to Confederation Ait Atta that are spread along Ouarzazate, Errachidia, and Azil Provinces.

The Amazigh Ait Atta are an ancient Berber tribe existent before Arab and Islam entrance in Morocco in the 7th century. The Ait Atta tribe were the most important Moroccan tribes between the 15th and the 19th century.

The Amazigh Ait Atta are an ancient Berber tribe existent before Arab and Islam entrance in Morocco in the 7th century. The Ait Atta tribe were the most important Moroccan tribes between the 15th and the 19th century.

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You can get a shared taxi from Ouarzazate to Nkob from the Central Bus Station (Gare Routiere d'Ouarzazate). 60 Dirhams per person. 8am.

You can get a shared taxi from Ouarzazate to Nkob from the Central Bus Station (Gare Routiere d'Ouarzazate). 60 Dirhams per person. 8am.

===By bus===

===By bus===

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CTM brings you directly to N'KOb (via Quarzazate and Agdz). The line Marrakech-Tazzarine starts every morning in Marrakech at CTM-station at 10.30am. 120DH p.P.

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You arrive at N'Kob at about 7.00pm.

You can get a bus from Ouarzazate's Bus Station to Tansikht 40 Dirhams (4 Euros) and from here get a shared to Nkob 12 Dirhams per person 15 minutes ride.

You can get a bus from Ouarzazate's Bus Station to Tansikht 40 Dirhams (4 Euros) and from here get a shared to Nkob 12 Dirhams per person 15 minutes ride.

==Get around==

==Get around==

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==See==

==See==

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*<see name="Mountains and Desert" alt="Djebel Saghro Mountains and Desert Treks " address="From N’kob" directions="Best to Phone" phone="+212 673519435" email="[email protected]" url="http://trekking.atspace.com/" hours="Click Blue Arrow for Website. Can be called at any hour" price="" lat="" long="">Treks for 1 to 15 persons from 1 day to 1 month. Travel on foot, by mule, camel or 4x4 starting from N’Kob or elsewhere (your choice) with experienced and qualified multilingual guide who specialises in the local history and culture. Prices to suit all pockets.</see>

*<do name="Explore the Kasbahs" alt="Kasbahs Nkob Morocco" address="" directions="Old village" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Explore the immense Kasbahs inside the old village. If you have the chance try to enter one of the houses to see an upper view of the whole region.</do>

*<do name="Explore the Kasbahs" alt="Kasbahs Nkob Morocco" address="" directions="Old village" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Explore the immense Kasbahs inside the old village. If you have the chance try to enter one of the houses to see an upper view of the whole region.</do>

<buy name="Henna powder" alt="" address="" directions="Many shops on the main street of Nkob" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="henna powder costs 10 Dirhams for 200 grams">Moroccan best Henna comes from Nkob so if you're looking for prime quality henna powder this is the best place to get it. You can even buy it at local people's houses as many families have few hectares of henna plantations.</buy>

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* <buy name="Henna powder" alt="" address="" directions="Many shops on the main street of Nkob" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="henna powder costs 10 Dirhams for 200 grams">Moroccan best Henna comes from Nkob so if you're looking for prime quality henna powder this is the best place to get it. You can even buy it at local people's houses as many families have few hectares of henna plantations.</buy>

*<eat name="Restaurant Station ZiZ" alt="Station Ziz, N'kob" address="" directions="N'kob" phone="00212 (0) 661 33 86 01" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A very nice place where you can enjoy good tasteful tajines, couscous, brochettes, the typical berber soup and refreshing salads. Idir welcomes you with mint tea served on the terrace or in the garden.</eat>

*<eat name="Restaurant Station ZiZ" alt="Station Ziz, N'kob" address="" directions="N'kob" phone="00212 (0) 661 33 86 01" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">A very nice place where you can enjoy good tasteful tajines, couscous, brochettes, the typical berber soup and refreshing salads. Idir welcomes you with mint tea served on the terrace or in the garden.</eat>

*<sleep name="Riad du Sud" alt="Kasbah Hotel Riad du Sud" address="Tamsahelte" directions="Tazzarine" phone="00212 (0) 661 33 86 01" url="http://www.riaddusud.net" checkin="" checkout="" price="Double Room B&amp;B: 40€" lat="" long="">Hotel Kasbah Riad du Sud is located in the village of Tamsahelte at about 10 kilometers from northwest of Tazzarine direction N'Kob and 20 kilometers from east of N'Kob. Coming from Ouarzazate or Zagora take the N12 at Tansikht direction N'Kob / Tazzarine. From N12 turn of to the village of Tamsahelte and when arriving at the first houses turn right up the hill. Although the road to the village is not paved, normal cars can easily drive through. </sleep>

*<sleep name="Riad du Sud" alt="Kasbah Hotel Riad du Sud" address="Tamsahelte" directions="Tazzarine" phone="00212 (0) 661 33 86 01" url="http://www.riaddusud.net" checkin="" checkout="" price="Double Room B&amp;B: 40€" lat="" long="">Hotel Kasbah Riad du Sud is located in the village of Tamsahelte at about 10 kilometers from northwest of Tazzarine direction N'Kob and 20 kilometers from east of N'Kob. Coming from Ouarzazate or Zagora take the N12 at Tansikht direction N'Kob / Tazzarine. From N12 turn of to the village of Tamsahelte and when arriving at the first houses turn right up the hill. Although the road to the village is not paved, normal cars can easily drive through. </sleep>

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*<sleep name="AUBERGE BASSOU" alt="" address="NKOB" directions="HANDOUR" phone="" url="www.aubergebassou.com" checkin="00" checkout="00" price="300" lat="" long=""> HOTEL AUBERGE BASSOU is located on the "hamada" (stony desert) near the village of NEKOB, N'KOB : the village to the 45 kasbahs in southern Morocco.

The Hotel is a Riad built entirely of adobe . Its rooms with the soft colours, laid out around a vast patio, were carried out with traditional materials : ground, limes and pigments natural. Each one is equipped with a privative bathroom and a WC, some with heating.

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The Hotel has a dining room with fireplace and a free Internet connection.

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we will make you discover the flavors of the traditional cooking prepared with products bio, collected in farms surrounding : corn, fruits, vegetables.

* [[Erfoud]] - The entrance town to Erg Chebbi Dunes, great town to buy goods before entering the open desert

* [[Erfoud]] - The entrance town to Erg Chebbi Dunes, great town to buy goods before entering the open desert

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* [[Errachidia]] - Region's capital with airport and other main government facilities

* [[Errachidia]] - Region's capital with airport and other main government facilities

* [[Ouarzazate]] - Called the capital of the south, Ouarzazate makes the transition from Oases to Sahara Desert

* [[Ouarzazate]] - Called the capital of the south, Ouarzazate makes the transition from Oases to Sahara Desert

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===By shared taxi===

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You can get a shared taxi to Rissani from Tazzarine (and further more Merzouga) just a dozen kms away from Nkob. From Nkob to Tazzarine 25 minutes - 12 Dirhams. 4pm Bus from Tazzarine to Rissani around 40 Dirhams.

Nkob (Nkoub) is the capital village of the Berber Ait Atta tribe. The Ait Atta belongs to Confederation Ait Atta that are spread along Ouarzazate, Errachidia, and Azil Provinces.

The Amazigh Ait Atta are an ancient Berber tribe existent before Arab and Islam entrance in Morocco in the 7th century. The Ait Atta tribe were the most important Moroccan tribes between the 15th and the 19th century.

If you're looking to go deep into the Berber life of south Morocco, Nkob can be quite interesting and offers great experiences.

CTM brings you directly to N'KOb (via Quarzazate and Agdz). The line Marrakech-Tazzarine starts every morning in Marrakech at CTM-station at 10.30am. 120DH p.P.
You arrive at N'Kob at about 7.00pm.
You can get a bus from Ouarzazate's Bus Station to Tansikht 40 Dirhams (4 Euros) and from here get a shared to Nkob 12 Dirhams per person 15 minutes ride.

Mountains and Desert (Djebel Saghro Mountains and Desert Treks), From N’kob (Best to Phone), ☎+212 673519435 ([email protected]), [1]. Click Blue Arrow for Website. Can be called at any hour. Treks for 1 to 15 persons from 1 day to 1 month. Travel on foot, by mule, camel or 4x4 starting from N’Kob or elsewhere (your choice) with experienced and qualified multilingual guide who specialises in the local history and culture. Prices to suit all pockets.edit

Nkob Market (Mountain Trekking in Nkob), (Saghrou Mountains). Friday animal Market, Saturday and Sunday Market for local produce and all you can imagine. Nkob Market (souk) is the 2nd biggest of Zagora Province where many people from the region come to make business and shopping.edit

Mountain Trekking (Mountain Trekking in Nkob), (Saghrou Mountains). Nkob is surrounded by the Saghrou Mountains. These mountains offer great trekking opportunity and great wilderness.edit

Explore the Kasbahs (Kasbahs Nkob Morocco), (Old village). Explore the immense Kasbahs inside the old village. If you have the chance try to enter one of the houses to see an upper view of the whole region.edit

Ichou le Berbere Excursions (Mountain Trekking Nkob Morocco), (5 Days Dades Valley to Nkob Trekking), ☎+212.66.61.77.610 ([email protected]), [2]. Usually Excursions start 8am from Taoudilt Dades or from Nkob Village). 5 days Mountain trekking from the Dades Valley crossing the Saghrou Mountain all the way to Nkob village.400 Dirhams (40 Euros) per day / per person all included. Groups with more than 5 people price drops to 300 Dirhams (30 Euros) per person.. edit

Henna powder, (Many shops on the main street of Nkob). Moroccan best Henna comes from Nkob so if you're looking for prime quality henna powder this is the best place to get it. You can even buy it at local people's houses as many families have few hectares of henna plantations.henna powder costs 10 Dirhams for 200 grams. edit

Restaurant Station ZiZ (Station Ziz, N'kob), (N'kob), ☎00212 (0) 661 33 86 01. A very nice place where you can enjoy good tasteful tajines, couscous, brochettes, the typical berber soup and refreshing salads. Idir welcomes you with mint tea served on the terrace or in the garden.edit

Panaché Milk Shake (Milk Shake Morocco). Panaché is a usual Moroccan milk shake blending milk, sugar, apples, avocado and banana. This can be easily be changed to a non-dairy and no sugar smoothie if asked to do it with orange juice instead of milk. Depending the fruit season peach and strawberries can also be added. Ask for panaché special for an extra taste of dried grapes and almonds.10 - 15 Dirhams. edit

Avocado Milk Shake (Milk Shake Nkob). Most cafes will prepare you a avocado milk shake. This is probably one of Moroccans favorite milk shake.edit

Riad du Sud (Kasbah Hotel Riad du Sud), Tamsahelte (Tazzarine), ☎00212 (0) 661 33 86 01, [11]. Hotel Kasbah Riad du Sud is located in the village of Tamsahelte at about 10 kilometers from northwest of Tazzarine direction N'Kob and 20 kilometers from east of N'Kob. Coming from Ouarzazate or Zagora take the N12 at Tansikht direction N'Kob / Tazzarine. From N12 turn of to the village of Tamsahelte and when arriving at the first houses turn right up the hill. Although the road to the village is not paved, normal cars can easily drive through. Double Room B&B: 40€. edit